# Christ Church School Playgroup

Christ Church School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Christ Church C of E Primary School, Derwent Road, LANCASTER, LA1 3ES, in Freehold, Lancashire. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-school-playgroup-309271  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Christ Church C of E Primary School, Derwent Road, LANCASTER, LA1 3ES
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 07779 660581
- Website: https://christchurchplaygroup.weebly.com/
- Ofsted URN: 309271

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309271

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1993 (Reference 309271). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309271)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309271)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309271)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/122355)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Christ Church C of E Primary School, Derwent Road, LANCASTER, LA1 3ES

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.049428,-2.786145

- Station: Lancaster, 0.9 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Highfield Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Whalley Playing Field, 0.1 miles
- Park: Williamson Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Dalton Square, 0.5 miles
- Park: Green Ayre, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Castle View Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate (February 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Bowerham Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) |  | 5–11 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rising Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-nursery-ey432216) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cathedral Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cathedral-playgroup-ey422400) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [University of Cumbria Pre-School Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-of-cumbria-pre-school-centre-310284) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bowerham Primary and Nursery School Baby Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bowerham-primary-and-nursery-school-baby-unit-2788209) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lancaster Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lancaster-day-nursery-ey491949) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Mucky Pups Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mucky-pups-pre-school-ey410312) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Christ Church School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Christ Church School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 9 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Christ Church School Playgroup take?

Christ Church School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Christ Church School Playgroup?

Lancaster is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Christ Church School Playgroup?

You can call 07779 660581 and visit christchurchplaygroup.weebly.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309271)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Christ+church+playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJcfm5m95je0gR7tI9htuoegU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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